Waheeda Rehman in a movie nonetheless. (courtesy waheedaxrehman)

New Delhi:

Bollywood legend Waheeda Rehman might be conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the nation’s highest movie honour, for 2021. The veteran actress is thought for her work in movies like Guide, Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Teesri Kasam and Khamoshi. In her profession spanning over 5 a long time, Waheeda Rehman has essayed numerous iconic roles with excessive finesse. She received a National Film Award for her function as a clanswoman in Reshma Aur Shera. Waheeda Rehman can also be a recipient of Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards. To have fun her stellar contribution to Indian Cinema and her a long time outdated legacy, let’s check out a few of her memorable works. 

Guide – YouTube

Waheeda Rehman and Dev Anand’s Guide is an ideal cocktail of romance, music-dance sequences, drama and a thought-provoking story. The actress performed Rosie, a insurgent girl, within the movie. 

CID – SonyLiv

Waheeda Rehman made her Hindi movie debut with C.I.D, alongside Dev Anand. The traditional Bollywood thriller is directed by Raj Khosla and produced by Guru Dutt. 

Pyaasa – Amazon Prime Video

Pyaasa is a timeless Indian cult traditional. The movie starred Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman and  Mala Sinha. The 1957 launch revolved round a struggling poet Vijay, performed by Guru Dutt. Things take an surprising flip when he runs into Waheeda Rehman’s Gulabo.

Chaudhvin Ka Chand – Amazon Prime Video

The 1960 movie, directed by M. Sadiq, featured Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman in lead roles. The movie is a love triangle and options two greatest associates who unknowingly fall in love with the identical girl. The story teaches us about love, friendship and sacrifices. 

Kaagaz Ke Phool – Amazon Prime Video

Kaagaz Ke Phool, by Guru Dutt, is touted as one of many best movies of all time. In the film, Guru Dutt performs the function of a director whose life turns the wrong way up after he loses the custody battle along with his spouse. The director then indicators Shanti (a newcomer), performed by Waheeda Rehman. She makes it large and the remainder is historical past.

Neel Kamal – Amazon Prime Video

This Ram Maheshwari movie featured an ensemble starcast, together with Waheeda Rehman, Raaj Kumar, Manoj Kumar, and Lalita Pawar. Be it the songs or the storyline, the film ticked all of the containers.

Teesri Kasam – Amazon Prime Video

The 1966 movie,  directed by Basu Bhattacharya, was  primarily based on Phanishwar Nath’s quick story ‘Mare Gaye Gulfam’. Raj Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Iftikhar and Asit Sen had been a part of the soulful saga.

Patthar Ke Sanam – Amazon Prime Video

In Patthar Ke Sanam, Waheeda Rehman shared the display house with Manoj Kumar, Mehmood and Mumtaz. The movie, directed by Raja Nawathe, holds a particular place in our hearts.

Khamoshi – Amazon Prime Video

The movie narrates the story of a nurse who falls in love along with her affected person and is attempting to stability her private {and professional} slates. Rajesh Khanna, Waheeda Rehman, Nasir Hussain and Snehlata had been seen on this blockbuster movie. 

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam – YouTube

Director Abrar Alvi’s 1962 movie was a masterpiece. From a strong starcast to a gripping storyline, the film had all of it. It was chosen as India’s official entry to the Oscars.

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